Food Manufacturing
QA
Sydney
Permanent

Osborne Richardson is partnering with a well-established Australian food manufacturer to appoint a Site Quality Assurance Manager for its Greenacre facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a quality professional who enjoys being on the factory floor, leading a team and driving high standards. You'll report to the GM Quality and lead a team of QA Coordinators, QA Officers and QC Officers, taking ownership of quality, food safety and regulatory compliance across the site.

About the role
You'll be the site's quality lead, responsible for:
Implementing, maintaining and managing the site's Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory systems
Leading GFSI, customer and regulatory audits
Managing HACCP and prerequisite programs, including CCP and QCP monitoring, GMP walks, calibration and retention samples
Running complaint and incident investigations, NCRs and the audit CAPA program, with timely reporting to customers and regulators
Responding quickly to quality incidents, and identifying and isolating non-conforming product or equipment
Ensuring all export orders are fully compliant
Leading, coaching and recruiting the QA and QC team, with transparent accountability at every level
Preparing monthly,



quarterly and annual quality reviews
Partnering with Production, Planning, Maintenance, NPD and Sales to troubleshoot recurring issues and drive continuous improvement

About you
Diploma or degree in Food Science or a related field
At least 3 years' quality experience in food manufacturing, ideally including team leadership
Robust knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP and quality documentation
Confident leading audits and investigations
A practical, commercial approach to problem solving and a sharp eye for detail
A caring, credible leader who builds trust and holds the standard
A transparent communicator who can work with stakeholders from the floor to senior management
Flexibility to support the site at critical times when needed

What's on offer
A senior site role with genuine ownership and influence
The chance to lead and develop your own team
Support from an experienced national quality function
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How to apply
Click Apply to submit your CV or email to Natasha Donaghy at Osborne Richardson on .

Osborne Richardson is a specialist food manufacturing and FMCG recruitment agency.

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